A dentist for Winter Garden families, 21 to 25 minutes up SR-50 in Minneola.
Neola Dental is in Minneola, 21 to 25 minutes from downtown Winter Garden on SR-50 and 31 to 33 minutes from Horizon West. We are open Saturdays, our team speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and we are an independent practice with a 5.0-star rating across 257 Google reviews. New patients are always welcome.
Getting here from Winter Garden.
Our office is at 825 US-27 #104 in Minneola, west of Winter Garden on SR-50 and then north on US-27. These drive times were measured with OpenStreetMap routing and do not include rush hour, so add a few minutes at busy times.
- From OaklandAbout 19 minutes, 11.2 miles
- From Winter Garden Village (Daniels Rd)About 21 minutes, 12.7 miles
- From Plant Street, downtown Winter GardenAbout 23 minutes, 14.0 miles
- From Windermere Rd and SR-429About 25 minutes, 14.6 miles
- From HamlinAbout 31 minutes, 17.1 miles
- From Lakeside, Horizon WestAbout 33 minutes, 18.4 miles
From Horizon West or Hamlin, head west on Schofield Road to US-27, then north through Clermont to Minneola. From downtown Winter Garden, take SR-50 west and then north. The office is on US-27 in Minneola, about 9 minutes north of the SR-50 intersection, on the east side of the highway next to Cali Coffee and the Walgreens.
Why some Winter Garden patients drive to Minneola.
There are dental offices inside Winter Garden, and we do not pretend otherwise. Patients who make the drive tell us it comes down to three things.
First, Dr. Contreras is your doctor at every visit, not a rotating cast.
Second, care in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, from the exam to the billing questions.
Third, Saturday mornings from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM, for families who cannot get away during the week.
The personal practice Winter Garden deserves.
Winter Garden has a well-earned reputation as one of Central Florida's most livable cities. Plant Street keeps its downtown character. The West Orange Trail draws cyclists and walkers from across the area. Horizon West keeps bringing in young families looking for a community that feels intentional. What Winter Garden does not have enough of is dental practices where you see the same doctor every visit and leave feeling like a person, not a chart number.
Neola Dental is in Minneola, 21 to 25 minutes from downtown Winter Garden on SR-50. If you commute toward Lake County for work, the drive is on a road you already know. The office is at 825 US-27 #104, on US-27 in Minneola, about 9 minutes north of the SR-50 intersection, next to Walgreens and Cali Coffee.
Dr. Contreras sees every patient herself. There is no associate rotation, no system where a different face shows up each time. For Horizon West families setting down roots, that consistency matters from the first cleaning through whatever comes up over the years.
Meet Dr. Josaida Contreras, DDS.
Dr. Josaida Contreras, DDS founded Neola Dental as a Latino and women-owned independent practice because she wanted to build something that reflected the kind of care she would want for her own family: thorough, honest, unhurried. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, which makes a real difference for Winter Garden's growing bilingual population. You can explain symptoms, ask questions, and talk through your treatment plan in the language where you are most precise.
Her approach is not to fill the schedule as fast as possible. It is to find out what each patient actually needs, explain it clearly, and let them make informed decisions. That is why the 257 reviews mention patience and trust as often as they mention the clinical results. If you have been avoiding the dentist because of a past experience at a larger practice, this office tends to change that pattern.
Complete dental care for Winter Garden families.
From a first cleaning for your Horizon West kindergartner to Invisalign for a working adult who never had time for braces, Neola Dental handles the full range of dental care in one office. No referrals across Orange County for routine needs.
General and preventive care
Cleanings, exams, digital X-rays, fillings, and periodontal maintenance at every visit. We explain what we find in plain language and catch small problems before they become expensive ones. Families from Horizon West and downtown Winter Garden use us for their annual and bi-annual care.
Cosmetic dentistry
Veneers, smile makeovers, and professional whitening with Zoom and Opalescence. Cosmetic consultations are direct and free of pressure. We tell you what your teeth can realistically achieve, what the cost looks like, and what the timeline involves. Then you decide.
Same-day crowns
CEREC lets us design, mill, and place a permanent crown in a single visit. No temporary, no lab wait, no return trip. For Winter Garden patients with demanding schedules, finishing a restoration in one appointment is one fewer thing to arrange around work, school pickups, and everything else.
Invisalign
Clear aligner treatment for teens and adults who want straighter teeth without metal brackets. As a certified Invisalign provider, we create a custom plan based on your goals and schedule. Most patients complete treatment in 6 to 18 months.
Dental implants
Implants are the most durable way to replace a missing tooth because they integrate with the bone and function like the original. We walk you through every stage of the process, from candidacy evaluation to final restoration, with a clear payment plan before you start.
Root canal therapy
When decay or infection reaches the pulp of a tooth, root canal therapy eliminates the pain and saves the tooth. Modern techniques and anesthesia make the procedure far more comfortable than its reputation. Most patients are surprised by how manageable it is.
Oral surgery and extractions
Simple extractions, wisdom tooth removal, and surgical extractions performed in-office. We review aftercare instructions thoroughly before you leave so recovery at home goes as smoothly as possible.
TMJ treatment
Morning headaches, jaw pain, clicking or locking joints, and grinding are signs of TMJ dysfunction. We evaluate your bite mechanics and start with conservative options, including custom splints and bite adjustments, before considering anything more involved.
Emergency dental care
Toothaches, cracked or broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, and lost fillings need same-day attention. We hold slots in our schedule for dental emergencies. Call (352) 717-2177 and let us know what is happening, and we will get you in as quickly as possible.
Technology and comfort.
We invest in the tools that make visits faster, safer, and more comfortable.
CEREC same-day crowns
We design, mill, and place a permanent crown in one appointment. No impressions going to an outside lab, no temporary that might pop off, no follow-up visit. For active Winter Garden and Horizon West families, finishing in one trip is a practical advantage.
Digital X-rays and imaging
Digital imaging delivers high-resolution detail with significantly less radiation than traditional film. We pull images up on-screen during your exam so you can see exactly what Dr. Contreras is evaluating. Understanding your own X-rays makes treatment decisions easier to follow.
Comfortable dentistry for anxious patients
If dental visits make you tense, tell us before you come in. We go at your pace, explain every step before doing it, and never push you through more than you are ready for in one appointment. Patients who avoided dental care for years often find this approach genuinely different.
Insurance and payment options.
We accept most major dental insurance plans. Our front desk verifies your benefits before your appointment so you know what your coverage includes and what to expect at checkout. There are no surprise charges when you walk out.
For patients without insurance, we offer flexible payment options and a clear payment plan before treatment starts, so cost is not the reason you put off care. Call us before you book and we will walk through your specific situation before you ever step in the door.
Your first visit: what to expect.
A lot of Winter Garden patients come to Neola Dental after years at a corporate chain where they never felt quite seen. The first visit goes like this. You arrive, fill out a brief health history form, and meet the team. The front desk handles insurance verification before you sit down. No waiting-room uncertainty.
Dr. Contreras does a complete exam: reviews your X-rays, checks your teeth and gums, and talks through every finding while you are still in the chair, in plain language. If any treatment is needed, you leave with a written plan that includes options, costs, and a timeline. Nothing is scheduled without your understanding and agreement.
We do not recommend work you do not need. We do not bring up cosmetic options during a cleaning unless you ask. The first visit is about getting you fully informed so you can make decisions that are right for you, not ones that fill our schedule.
Why Winter Garden patients choose Neola Dental.
5.0 stars, 257 Google reviews
Neola Dental has earned 257 Google reviews with a 5.0-star average since opening in September 2024. Patients from Winter Garden, Horizon West, Clermont, Minneola, and across the region wrote them. What they consistently describe: feeling listened to, never pressured, and treated with actual care rather than efficiency.
Bilingual care in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
Dr. Contreras speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese fluently. For Winter Garden families where Spanish is the home language, that means exams, treatment discussions, and billing questions can all happen in the language where you are most precise. No guessing, no miscommunication.
Latino and women-owned, independent practice
Neola Dental is not a corporate chain. Dr. Contreras owns it and practices here every day. Your care decisions are made based on what your mouth actually needs, not on a revenue metric set by a regional director. That independence is something you will notice from the first appointment.
New patients always welcome
We are currently accepting new patients from Winter Garden, Horizon West, and the greater Orange and Lake County area. If you are new to the region, recently moved to Horizon West, or your previous dentist stopped taking your insurance, call (352) 717-2177 and we will get you in promptly.
Getting to Neola Dental from Winter Garden.
Our address is 825 US-27 #104, Minneola, FL 34715.
From downtown Winter Garden near Plant Street, head west on SR-50, then north on the Turnpike and Hancock Rd. Total drive is 21 to 25 minutes under normal conditions. From Horizon West, head west on Schofield Road to US-27, then north through Clermont, which takes 31 to 33 minutes. The office is on US-27 in Minneola, about 9 minutes north of the SR-50 intersection, on the east side of the highway next to Walgreens and Cali Coffee, with the CVS across the street. Free parking is right in front of the suite. Mid-morning and early afternoon on weekdays are the fastest times to travel.
Phone: (352) 717-2177
Office hours
- Tuesday9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Wednesday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Saturday8:00 AM to 1:30 PM
- Sunday and MondayClosed
Schedule your appointment today.
Winter Garden keeps growing, and the large corporate chains keep opening. But personalized dental care where the same doctor knows you every visit is 21 to 25 minutes west on SR-50. Neola Dental is bilingual, independently owned, rated 5.0 stars by 257 patients, and welcoming new families from Winter Garden and Horizon West right now.
Call (352) 717-2177 or use our online form to request an appointment. We confirm within one business day.
Frequently asked questions.
Everything you need to know before your first visit from Winter Garden. Still have a question? Call (352) 717-2177.
Book your appointmentIs there a dentist near Winter Garden, FL?
Yes. Neola Dental is at 825 US-27 #104 in Minneola, FL 34715, 21 to 25 minutes west of downtown Winter Garden on SR-50 and 31 to 33 minutes from Horizon West. We offer general, cosmetic, emergency, and specialty dental services and are actively welcoming new patients from Winter Garden, Horizon West, and the surrounding Orange and Lake County area.
Do you accept new patients from Winter Garden?
Yes. We are currently welcoming new patients from Winter Garden and Horizon West. Call (352) 717-2177 or use our online form. First-time patients are typically seen within a few business days, and same-day slots are available for dental emergencies.
Do you offer same-day crowns for Winter Garden patients?
Yes. With CEREC technology, we design and mill a permanent crown in our office during a single appointment. You leave with the finished restoration the same day. No temporary crown, no second visit, no outside lab.
Does the dentist speak Spanish?
Yes. Dr. Josaida Contreras, DDS speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese fluently. Your entire appointment can be conducted in Spanish or Portuguese, including the exam, the treatment discussion, and the billing questions. Our front desk is bilingual as well.
What does a dental visit cost? Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major dental insurance plans. Our front desk verifies your benefits before your appointment so there are no checkout surprises. For patients without insurance, we offer flexible payment options and a clear payment plan before treatment starts. Call us before you schedule and we will walk through costs for your specific situation.
How long is the drive from Hamlin or Horizon West?
Plan on about 31 minutes from Hamlin and about 33 minutes from Lakeside in Horizon West. From Horizon West or Hamlin, head west on Schofield Road to US-27, then north through Clermont to Minneola. From downtown Winter Garden the drive is 21 to 25 minutes via SR-50. These times come from OpenStreetMap routing and do not include rush hour. The office is on US-27 in Minneola, about 9 minutes north of the SR-50 intersection, next to Walgreens and Cali Coffee, with free parking in front.
Why would I drive to Minneola when there are dentists in Winter Garden?
Neola Dental offers something harder to find as the area grows: the same doctor at every visit, genuine bilingual care in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and a 5.0-star rating built entirely on patient experience at an independent practice. If you have felt like a number at a chain office, a drive of 21 to 33 minutes tends to be worth it. You can read our 257 Google reviews before you decide.
Is Neola Dental open on Saturdays?
Yes. We are open Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM, along with Tuesday through Friday. We are closed on Sunday and Monday. Tuesday hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Wednesday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call (352) 717-2177 to reserve your Saturday spot.
What should I do about a dental emergency if I live in Winter Garden?
Call (352) 717-2177 right away if you have a toothache, broken tooth, lost crown, or dental injury. We reserve same-day slots for dental emergencies, and the office is 21 to 25 minutes from downtown Winter Garden. If you have trouble breathing or swelling that spreads toward your eye or neck, go to the nearest emergency room first.